REAL EDUCATION SCENARIO

Education Scenario:
After my SLC examination, I had a dilemma of where and what to study like many others who had appeared for the tenth board that year. After the results were announced, I joined an A-level course to further my education. I was delighted and proud to be admitted to the programme, something that not every student gets a chance to do. But as time passed my happiness faded as I realised how difficult it was to cope with the level of the British education taught there after coming from an upbringing in Nepali schools. In contrast to my previous schooling, my A-level courses emphasised a more practical, hands-on method of learning rather than the rote learning I was used to. 

Judging by my difficulties as well as the large group of A-level students who I saw waiting for the tutor in my institute every day to get help in order to pass, it isn’t unfair to say that the Nepali education system is sub-standard. Not only does our education not stand out, but also the products of the Nepali education system—us students—are not able to fulfil the duties required of us outside Nepal. In Nepal, a student’s level of knowledge seems to be limited to paper. 

Cheating and copying from the guide book on exams has been the way for a large number of students to secure par scores on the SLC; in some cases, their scores are even higher. But what is the point of studying if we are not gaining knowledge. And it is not just students that participate in this practice. Adults—parents, principals, proctors—are also involved. Some say that the higher the number of students passing exams, the more willing donors are to hand over additional funding.  Though this may be a rumour, it is not something unbelievable. Whatever the reason for the depleting quality of Nepali education and the lack of focus on gaining knowledge instead of marks, it’s not good for Nepal. Especially for those honest students who work hard to secure good marks rather than just seeking the prized certificate.

The government should focus on providing an equal quality of knowledge to every child of Nepal—not allowing only those with more money to gain a decent education. Unfortunately, this is not the case; in some parts of the country, there is a dearth of teachers and in some places there are not even books for young students to study with. Rather than targeting an increase in the quantity (i.e. the percentage of students passing), the government and development agencies should focus on the quality of the education being provided. And if every student receives quality education, it is certain that the pass rate will also rise

TEXT: SUDESH THAPA

PRE MONSOON IN NEPAL

                                                                   THE PRE MONSOON:

Earlier, than expected, the umbrellas and raincoats sales in the Nepalese market got on the rise; my relatives living in the valley had some relief on the water problem for a certain period of time; my family and friends back in Biratnagar, one of the hot place of Nepal, really enjoyed the cool climate for a week and most Nepalese people might have got confused about whether they were really in Nepal or not, or at least I did, since there was no load shedding for some limited days. And the cause of all these things is the same i.e. the pre-monsoon rainfall.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 About seven degrees rise in the maximum temperature in last six days in Kathmandu valley have been observed and also the increment of temperature in other parts of the country have been recorded as a result there has been difficulty for maximum people even while sleeping at night due to high temperature and also due to the problem of mosquitoes bite. Similarly, diseases like diarrhea and others have been seen in some people in city area like Kathmandu due to the unusual season fluctuation. And again the cause for these is the same that benefitted the same people at times and again now hampering the same people, a dual agent, i.e. after effect of so called “the pre-monsoon rainfall”.                                                                                                                                                                                    The Pre monsoon rainfall has been a talk of the town at the moment because of its unusual character observed this year. When I was travelling by a tempo last week, one old grandfather sitting side by me was really upset about the climate change and was also concerned about its consequences. He was worried if this continues like it is, than farmers of Nepal won’t able to produce adequate amount of food since the chance of rain in the time of cultivation could minimize and the appropriate amount of food grains cannot be produced. So, is it really the cause of global warming, the inevitable phenomenon, according to some people or is it the global warming, the human cause, according to some other people. Whatever, the effect of it is seen on everything, moveable or immovable including humans?                     Who is the real cause of this then? The rich/developed countries would be the simplest correct of answer to give. Since their activities have been more environmental unfriendly. For instance: they are busy on performing nuclear plants, scientific experiments and busy on expanding Industrialization. And in this way they have been the major contributors for carbon emissions which is the major contributor for the global warming, today. Hence, its impact has hit more on the poor/underdeveloped nation like Nepal which is also under geographical risk. For instance: the Himalayan range mountains have started to melt at higher rate than before since the temperature of the world has been rising on the scale and last year it reached at its high after 35 years. It’s not only the Himalaya getting affected, creatures like birds, animals, insects and immovable things like trees, herbs, shrubs they have also been affected. Ultimately, people and whole ecosystem is being affected. Therefore, it’s all Nepal along with other hardships nation getting unnatural due to the warming. Save People, Save Himalayas, Save Ecosystem. Rich nations let us eat enough and then “please do not disturb” for sound sleep!                                                                Name: SUDESH THAPA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

PRE MONSOON IN NEPAL

                   THE PRE MONSOON:

Earlier, than expected, the umbrellas and raincoats sales in the Nepalese market got on the rise; my relatives living in the valley had some relief on the water problem for a certain period of time; my family and friends back in Biratnagar, one of the hot place of Nepal, really enjoyed the cool climate for a week and most Nepalese people might have got confused about whether they were really in Nepal or not, or at least I did, since there was no load shedding for some limited days. And the cause of all these things is the same i.e. the pre-monsoon rainfall.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 About seven degrees rise in the maximum temperature in last six days in Kathmandu valley have been observed and also the increment of temperature in other parts of the country have been recorded as a result there has been difficulty for maximum people even while sleeping at night due to high temperature and also due to the problem of mosquitoes bite. Similarly, the infectious diseases like headache, fever, common cold, diarrhea and others has been seen in some people in city area like Kathmandu due to the unusual season fluctuation. And again the cause for these is the same that benefitted the same people at times and again now hampering the same people, a dual agent, i.e. after effect of so called “the pre-monsoon rainfall”.                                                                                                                                                                     The Pre monsoon rainfall has been a talk of the town at the moment because of its unusual character observed this year. When I was travelling by a tempo last week, one old grandfather sitting side by me was really upset about the climate change and was also concerned about its consequences. He was worried if this continues like it is, than farmers of Nepal won’t able to produce adequate amount of food since the chance of rain in the time of cultivation could minimize and the appropriate amount of food grains cannot be produced. So, is it really the cause of global warming, the inevitable phenomenon, according to some people or is it the global warming, the human cause, according to some other people. Whatever, the effect of it is seen on everything, moveable or immovable including humans?                     Who is the real cause of this then? The rich/developed countries would be the simplest correct of answer to give. Since their activities have been more environmental unfriendly. For instance: they are busy on performing nuclear plants, scientific experiments and busy on expanding Industrialization. And in this way they have been the major contributors for carbon emissions which is the major contributor for the global warming, today. Hence, its impact has hit more on the poor/underdeveloped nation like Nepal which is also under geographical risk. For instance: the Himalayan range mountains have started to melt at higher rate than before since the temperature of the world has been rising on the scale and last year it reached at its high after 35 years. It’s not only the Himalaya getting affected, creatures like birds, animals, insects and immovable things like trees, herbs, shrubs they have also been affected. Ultimately, people and whole ecosystem is being affected. Therefore, it’s all Nepal along with other hardships nation getting unnatural due to the warming. Save People, Save Himalayas, Save Ecosystem. Rich nations let us eat enough and then “please do not disturb” for sound sleep!                                                                Name: SUDESH THAPA